New ZealandHawke's BayHastingsSherenden and Districts School

Sherenden and Districts School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Hastings, Hawke's Bay · Rural other
office@sherenden.school.nz 06-8743738
Roll48enrolled students
EQI441-14 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI441
vs National-14 (avg 455)
Roll48
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
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Sherenden and Districts School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
441-22
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
48
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
18.8%-13.2pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
0%-11.8pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Sherenden and Districts School is a state full primary school in Hastings, Hawke's Bay. It is a co-educational school. The school has 48 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 441 (average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Hastings District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityHastings District
RegionHawke's Bay
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode4179
MoE School ID2672

Student Demographics

Total Roll48
European/Pakeha91.7%
Maori18.8%
Pacific0%
Asian0%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
91.7%
Maori
18.8%
Pacific
0%
Asian
0%
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Equity Index (EQI)

The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.

School EQI441
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)